Does He Want a One-Night Stand or Something More?

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Here's a kinda wacky (but scientifically backed) way to figure that out: look at his spending habits. Men who overspend in front of a woman or flash them pricey purchases are more likely to desire "short-term sexual relationships", say researchers at Rice University, University of Texas-San Antonio, and the University of Minnesota.

Basically, it's the human equivalent of a male peacock displaying his bright feathers. Except when it comes to men, the feathers are sports cars, expensive watches, and pricey restaurant bills.

We have one theory as to why dudes looking for just a hook-up peacock: it's a quick and easy way to potentially impress a girl and close the deal. A guy looking for a LTR, on the other hand, would be more willing to put in the time and effort to make big gestures and win her over with his personality.

You might be rolling your eyes, but here's the kicker: "peacocking" actually works on women. The researchers found that women find guys who flash their goods more desirable for a date. But they preferred the non-peacocks as a future husband. How come? The female subjects were able to correctly infer from the behavior if a guy was looking for something long-term or with an expiration date.

Do you agree with the findings? Do you think men who "peacock" tend to be looking for a hook-up and nothing more?